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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 447.24 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 447.24 and 292.90 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 447.24 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/447.24 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 447.24 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 130,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,995.77/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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